Lincolnton
City in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lincolnton is a city in Lincoln County, North Carolina, with 11,091 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crouse, 5.0 miles SW.
- 11,091residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 1,238 / sq mipopulation density
- 28092ZIP code
About Lincolnton
Lincolnton is a city in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States within the Charlotte metropolitan area. The population was 11,091 at the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 12,128, as of 2023. Lincolnton is northwest of Charlotte, on the South Fork of the Catawba River. The city is the county seat of Lincoln County.
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Living in Lincolnton
- Median household income
- $46,320
- Median home value
- $248,700
- Median rent
- $965/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Lincolnton had 11,091 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,091 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,238 per sq mi (478 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lincolnton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,091 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.96 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4757° N, 81.2392° W |
| ZIP code | 28092 |
| Official website | ci.lincolnton.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3738320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lincolnton
- Crouse5.0 mi SW
- Iron Station5.0 mi E
- High Shoals6.3 mi S
- Maiden8.3 mi N
- Alexis8.7 mi SE
- Cherryville10.1 mi SW
- Dallas11.4 mi S
- Dellview11.6 mi SW
- Stanley11.8 mi SE
- Denver12.0 mi NE
- Newton12.9 mi N
- Waco13.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lincolnton
What county is Lincolnton in?
Lincolnton is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Lincolnton, NC?
11,091 people lived in Lincolnton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lincolnton, NC?
The ZIP code of Lincolnton is 28092.
What is the elevation of Lincolnton?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lincolnton?
Crouse (5.0 mi), Iron Station (5.0 mi), High Shoals (6.3 mi), Maiden (8.3 mi), Alexis (8.7 mi).
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